Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru WRX
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 180.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 104.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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